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2022 SANCTUARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA
Annual International Feature and Short Film Festival
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HUGE VIP ANNOUNCEMENT.
Coming fresh off from filming for the next MAD MAX “Furiosa”, Spider Head, Mortal Kombat and Fast & Furious… The one and only Nathan Jones will be attending the Sanctuary Film Festival on the Gold Coast at Sanctuary Cove on October 7th. We are so excited to have such a local talent come to support the Australian film industry. Want to get a photo with the 7ft giant? Get your tickets today!


General Admission!
If you choose to purchase a general admission ticket to this year’s event, you will be seated on the green before our large outdoor silver screen, where you will be closest to our showcase films, and awards. We encourage you to BYO seating (think picnic blankets, camping chairs, bean bags) as there will be limited seating provided.
VIP PACKAGE!
For those who purchase a VIP ticket, your ticket includes a designated VIP area, seating will be provided and you will have access to our festival bar with complimentary drinks from Mt. Uncle Distillery, on tap beer from Black Hops Brewery and wine TBA. We also have a couple of special guests visiting your area!
We welcome you to the eighth annual Sanctuary Film Festival 2022, a premier outdoor festival held consecutively at Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast, Australia. The event takes place in the picturesque Sanctuary Cove precinct and boasts an exciting live screening night, roving entertainment, a unique junior emerging filmmaker award category and live music. Film industry workshops, panels, industry networking and special events, an exclusive VIP opening and celebrity closing party also form part of the 2022 program.
Accepting films from around the world in a series of categories and genres, we are excited to present cash prizes to the winners thanks to our sponsors. Run by local Brisbane and Gold Coast film industry professionals, the festival was created to amplify the voices of independent and diverse filmmakers and showcase their art in a public domain. We aim to create an engaging, fun and interactive atmosphere for budding filmmakers, film buffs and families.
Want to know more? Get in touch with us on Instagram @Sactuaryfilmfest or flick us a quick email hello@sanctuaryfilmfest.com
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